The Four C's of Diamonds

It all starts with the four C's of diamonds. These four categories help to determine the overall quality and beauty of the diamond as well as the value of the jewel itself.

Taking a look at the first C, the cut of the diamond first, you need to examine the gem's setting in the ornament you want to buy, necklace, bracelet, earrings, or ring. Does it enhance the intrinsic beauty of the stone, making the most of it and the ornament itself? A new, innovative technique can give your diamond a sparkling finish! one that cannot possibly escape admiration. It cuts the diamond to give a sort of multi-dimensional prism effect, throwing the diamond's natural light in multi-directional paths, making most of the natural shine of the stone.

Next in line is the color of the diamond. While it might seem silly to think of a color for a diamond, it is only the very high quality diamonds that are perfectly clear. If you are willing to pay more, you can get a perfect clear diamond, though slightly colored diamonds are indistinguishable to the eye and can be purchased for a lot less money.

The carat weight of the diamond refers to the size. Bigger is not necessarily better especially if you have small fingers. In fact a smaller carat diamond looks better on a small finger. If your fingers are thicker, you can go for a higher carat diamond.

As for the clarity of the diamond, this is a term associated with the amount of flaws that are inherent in the diamond. It is rare to find a diamond without flaws and those that are nearly flawless will certainly cost more. Most of the flaws that are present in diamonds are unable to be seen by the untrained eye.

Consider all the four categories when selecting a diamond so that you make the right choice. If you can't afford something too expensive, you can compromise on clarity and color in favor of a larger carat weight.

In any case, it's unlikely that these ever so minute details will come to the attention of the lucky person you are giving this precious gift to.

But do remember that the size or cut does not figure in the final analysis, when it comes to assessing the value of the diamond, it's only the quality that counts.

Karl Needan runs the website and is a writer for Flava Diamond; which a site dedicated to diamond enthusiasts and contains all the very latest news and views diamond related. For more details please visit http://www.flavadiamond.com